Assistant Manager, Design & Marketing Services (7 months)

Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Trade Development Council invites a dynamic marketing professional to lead design and marketing services sector campaigns, including conferences and exhibitions, across local and international markets.

You will develop event programmes, drive business development with exhibitors and sponsors, manage budgets and liaise with internal teams to ensure timely delivery while adapting to a fast-changing business landscape.

Qualifications

• A university degree with at least 10 years of experience in sales/marketing, exhibitions or project management.
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong’s economy, trade and business arena.
• Excellent command of English and Chinese, including Putonghua; third language an advantage.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-minded with good project management ability.
• Outgoing and culturally aware; able to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends or public holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver HKTDC design, marketing and creative industry projects, including conferences and exhibitions.
• Develop and curate event programmes and content strategies for relevance and engagement.
• Drive business development by recruiting exhibitors, sponsors and buyers for exhibitions and conferences.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors and agencies for smooth delivery.
• Oversee event logistics, venue planning and schedules.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of curated zones.
• Monitor budgets, timelines and resources for cost control.
• Arrange and manage Business Matching Meetings and networking events.
• Perform other project-related and administrative duties.

Skills

English communication

Chinese communication

Putonghua

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recognised university degree

Job description

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 51 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub.

The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2026 and begin a new three-year business cycle, our mission remains as strong as ever to help Hong Kong thrive in trade and businesses succeed in the ever-changing landscape.

We are seeking a dynamic, high-calibre and experienced marketing professional to join our Team.

The appointee will be responsible for organising HKTDC’s marketing/promotional programs and activities for promoting the Design & Marketing Services sectors, including:

• Support Section Head in planning and delivering HKTDC design, marketing and creative industry projects, including conferences and exhibitions;
• Develop and curate event programme and content strategies to ensure relevance, industry impact and participant engagement;
• Drive business development initiatives by recruiting quality exhibitors, sponsors and buyers to participate in HKTDC exhibition and conference;
• Manage project execution and coordinate with internal teams, contractors, agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely delivery of the exhibitions;
• Oversee event logistics and operational arrangements, including venue planning, exhibition setup and schedules;
• Liaise with stakeholders and curators to ensure smooth delivery of the specially curated zones of the events;
• Monitor project budgets, timelines and resources, ensuring effective cost control and smooth project delivery;
• Arrange and manage Business Matching Meetings or networking events to facilitate business collaborations among exhibitors, stakeholders, VIPs and buyers;
• Perform other project-related and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A recognised university degree with at least 10 years’ solid working experience, preferably with sizeable organisations, in any of the following areas: sales and marketing; trading; exhibition/event organisation; project management; public/corporate relations; or network/relationship building etc.;
• Good understanding of Hong Kong’s economy, trade and business arena covering key industries and markets as well as opportunities and challenges of SMEs;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua; knowledge of a third language will be an advantage;
• A strong team player with excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivated and detail-minded with good project management ability;
• Outgoing and be appreciate to work with people of different cultures;
• Innovative, flexible and be able to deliver under time and resource pressures;
• Willing to work overtime and on weekends or public holidays as necessary.

Remuneration and Benefits:

The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed-term contract basis, renewable subject to operational needs. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.